EXPERT CALLS FOR MORE INVESTMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY IN SOLVING PROBLEMS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

A technology enthusiast, Mrs Roseline Ilori, has reiterated the need for government at all levels as well as stakeholders in investing massively in technology; not just software development, but in robotics, artificial intelligence, bio-medicine, voice biometrics and a host of other technology spectra.

EXPERT IDENTIFIES MORE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO FIGHT CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Constitutional lawyer and anti-corruption expert, Dr Adetunji Ojo Ogunyemi, has identified more effective approaches in the Nigeria's vigorous fight against the menace of corruption which has grossly eroded her national development.

EXPERT URGES TINUBU TO URGENTLY UNBUNDLE NIGERIAN RAILWAYS

By Segun Awoyinfa (Osun State Correspondent, in Oshogbo)

A railway policy professional, Mr Olawale Rasheed has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council to implement urgent reform of the Nigerian Railway Corporation to solve national transport challenges and jumpstart the nation's economy.

EXPERTS SET FOR NIGERIA FINTECH,.FINANCIAL INCLUSION ROUNDTABLE APRIL 26

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and Dr. Apochi Agada, Group Managing Director/CEO, Unified Payment Services Limited would Chair and deliver the Keynote Address respectively at The Nigeria Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2024 set for Friday, April 26, 2024 in Lagos under the theme: “The Role of Fintech & Financial Inclusion in Citizen Empowerment and Economic Growth.”

EXPERTS URGES UNITED ACTION AGAINST CHILD LABOUR

By Musa Inuwa (Niger State Correspondent)

A 4- days Stepdown Workshop organized by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FML&E) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for staff of National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Media practitioners in Niger state has ended with a call on journalists to expose perpetrators of Child Labour and its worst forms.

EXPERTS WARN ON DANGERS OF UNDER-FUNDING OF EDUCATION SECTOR

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Experts have warned that except something is done urgently, Nigeria’s education system will continue to be corrupted by bad influences that are impacting negatively on Nigeria’s good cultural values and tradition on the present-day youths and the generation after them.

EYIMOFE, AWARD-WINNING MOVIE RETURNS TO NIGERIA AFTER SUCCESSFUL RUN AT WORLD'S TOP FILM FESTIVALS

• * Acclaimed Nigerian Film To Premiere In Lagos On Sunday, April 18

By Sharon Ngozi Nwabiani (Senior Correspondent, in Lagos) @ZikaSharon

GDN Studios, part of The Guardian Group, has announced the premiere and cinema release of its debut film Eyimofe (This is My Desire), following an extensive tour of the global film festival circuit. The movie will have its Nigerian premiere on Sunday, April 18, just days before opening in cinemas on Friday, April 23.

Ezeife: PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS

By C. Don Adinuba

Chukwuemeka Pius Ezeife, Anambra State governor from January 1992 to November 1993 who died last month at 86, hauled himself up by the bootstraps and became an embodiment of progress. He took to apprentice trading on leaving primary school owing to a paucity of funds. Yet, before anyone knew it, he had obtained a doctorate in economics from Harvard, becoming a lecturer at Makerere University in Uganda. At the end of the Nigerian Civil War in 1970, he rejoined the federal civil service, retiring as a permanent secretary. He then dived straight into business and left a footprint in no time. He also rose rapidly in politics, as became the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governor after a series of gruesome fights. His life was marked by grit, resilience, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.

FACEBOOK PARTNERS REUTERS ON LAUNCH OF FREE ONLINE COURSE FOR JOURNALISTS

* Course Focuses On Digital News Gathering, Verification, Reporting And Publishing On Social Media

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

The Facebook Journalism Project has partnered with Reuters to launch a free online training program for Journalists, called the Reuters Digital Journalism Course.

Facebook Posts Against Gov Inuwa: GOMBE COURT GRANTS BALA SANI BAIL

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

A Gombe State High Court 3 presided over by Justice Abdulhamid Yakubu has granted one Bala Sani bail over Facebook posts the Gombe State Government alleged were injurious contents capable of inciting and causing a public disturbance.

FACEBOOK TEMPORARILY BANS ADVERTS FOR WEAPON ACCESSORIES TILL JANUARY 22ND

By Chinua Okafor@the_robo_rai

Due to the inauguration day preparations, Facebook updated its Inauguration Day measures to consist of a momentary prohibition on advertisements endorsing weapon accessories and defensive gear “out of an abundance of caution,” the ban is expected to stay through January 22nd and this was revealed via a new blog post by the company on Saturday.

Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and Oculus VR Offline

• Due to DNS (Domain Name System) errors
• Many users are thrown into panic

By Chinua Albert Okafor @TheRoboRai

A few minutes after Antigone Davis appeared on CNBC to defend Facebook's corporate policies and data handling, its network went offline due to a service outage. "We're aware that some people are having difficulty accessing our apps and products," says Facebook communications exec Andy Stone.

FACT CHECK: Did Former President Goodluck Jonathan Say That The APC Nomination Form Is An INSULT

FACT CHECK: Can you spot the difference?

RE: PURPORTED PURCHASE OF APC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION FORM FOR FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN

WHAT IS WRITTEN IN THE ORIGINAL:

It has come to the notice of the Office of His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, that a group has purportedly purchased Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest forms, of the All Progressives Congress (the APC), in his name.

We wish to categorically state that Dr. Jonathan was not aware of this bid and did not authorize it.

While we appreciate the overwhelming request by a cross-section of Nigerians, for Dr. Jonathan to make himself available for the 2023 Presidential election, we wish to state that he has not in any way, committed himself to this request.

We thank the general public for their concern, as we continue to encourage citizen participation in the affairs of the country.

Ikechukwu Eze Media Adviser to H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

WHAT IS REPORTED:

It has come to our notice that a group has purportedly purchased Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest forms, of the All Progressives Congress APC, in the name of former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

We wish to categorically state that Dr. Jonathan was not aware of this bid and did not authorize it.

We want to state that if the former President wanted to contest an election, he would make his intentions clear to the public and will not enter through the back door.

While we appreciate the overwhelming request by a cross-section of Nigerians, for Dr. Jonathan to make himself available for the 2023 Presidential election, we wish to state, that he has not in any way, committed himself to this request.

Buying a presidential aspiration form in the name Dr. Jonathan without his consent, knowing the position he had held in this country, is considered an insult to his person. The general public is therefore advised to disregard it.

Ikechukwu Eze Media Adviser to H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Verdict: False

FACT CHECK: Does PETER OBI Have GCE As His Highest Academic Qualification? INEC Says Otherwise...

NNL Fact Check Nigeria can authoritatively say that INEC information displayed showed Peter Obi submitted that he has a Degree.

Check out the original candidates' list here: https://inecnigeria.org/list-of-candidates-for-2023-elections/

With this FACT CHECK NIGERIA, NNL can say that the GCE story trending in some media spaces is FALSE.

FACT-CHECK: CAN THE SUPREME COURT RESTRAIN THE CBN FROM ACTING ON ITS DEADLINE?

With all the trending news reports and articles on the supreme court's ruling against the February 10th deadline by the CBN it's time to examine what the constitution actually says concerning this issue.

FAKE RIVERS PDP CTC LIST CAN'T STAND.......Gov Fubara

• * Flags-off Auto Spare Parts Trading, Commercial Centre

By Adango Isokrari (Rivers State Correspondent in Port Harcourt)

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State, circulating in the national and social media, as fake.

Fake Teachers Appointment: NASARAWA ASSEMBLY SUSPENDS DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

• *As Committee Report Recommends Penalties Against Indicted Civil Servants Involved In Scam

By David Wuya, (Nassarawa State Correspondent)

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on Monday, suspended Deputy Minority Leader, Hon Luka Iliya Zhekaba ( PDP- Obi ii) for his alleged involvement in the fake employment of 38 secondary school teachers in the state.

Fall-out of 2023 Polls: CONTROVERSY AS TWO SPEAKERS EMERGE IN NASARAWA STATE ASSEMBLY

• * As Gov Abdullahi Sule Approves Re-appointment Of The SSG, Aliyu Ubandoma.

By David Okpashi (Nasarawa State Correspondent, in Lafia)

As crisis continue to rock the Nasarawa State House of Assembly over leadership elections, two speakers, on Tuesday, emerged amidst leadership crisis in the S Assembly.

Fall-out Of Bayelsa APC Primary: SYLVA WON'T SUCCUMB TO BLACKMAIL TO TARNISH HIS NAME...Media Aide

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Bayelsa State gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva, has warned political opponents and their allies accusing him of certificate forgery and other misdemeanor to desist from such malicious attacks and alleged campaign of calumny.

Fall-out Of Gov Umahi's Defection: SENATOR SAM EGWU DENIES ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT IN PLOT TO CAUSE VIOLENCE IN EBONYI

By Eucharia Idenyi (Ebonyi State Correspondent)

Former Governor of Ebonyi state, Senator Sam Ominyi Egwu, has denied any involvement in the alleged plans by some political leaders in the state to precipitate violence and chaos in Ebonyi.